Name and Location

The Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse is located in Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy, situated on the southernmost tip of Sicily.

Construction and History

The Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse was built in 1882 as part of a series of beacons constructed by the Italian government to improve maritime safety and facilitate trade. Its original purpose was to mark the southernmost point of Italy, providing a vital reference point for navigators.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive 82 meters (269 feet) tall, with a cylindrical tower and a distinctive red stripe at the top. Its unique design makes it easily recognizable from a distance.

Light and Navigation

The Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse is equipped with a white light that rotates every 15 seconds, visible up to 24 nautical miles (44 kilometers). In addition to its visual role, the lighthouse also serves as a radio station transmitting AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals on VHF channel 61.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available about accessibility or visiting the Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available about notable views or landscape surrounding the Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are known about the Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates 24/7, with a staff of keepers responsible for ensuring the light's proper functioning and maintaining the surrounding buildings and grounds. The Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse is listed as a major aid to navigation by the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) and is featured in various publications.

Further Information

References: US NGA Pub. 113 (2020), IALA Major Aid to Navigation List, Wikidata: Q28376182